Record ID: WREX-E4A8D2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603AD), second coinage, with a lion initial mark, dating 1567 (North 1997). Obverse has the crowned bust left, with a rose behind the head and the legend ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HI REGINA. Reverse has a squared shield on long cross fourchée, dividing the legend POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV with the date 1567 above. Measurements: Diameter 34.2mm; thickness: 0.6mm; weight: 2.72g; die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-677DFB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) of the 2nd issue, with a Pheon initial mark, dated 1561AD (North No. 1997). Obverse has the crowned bust with a rose behind the head. The legend reads ELIZABETH DG ANG’ FR’ ET HI’ REGINA.  Reverse has a squared shield, with the date 1561 above, on long cross fourchée, dividing the legend POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV.  Measurements: Diameter: 25.9mm; thickness: 0.4mm; weight: 2.46g; die axis: 6
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-D57630
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of William III (1694-1702AD), first bust, dating 1696AD. Obverse: bust of the king, right with the legend GULIELMVS III DEI GRA. Reverse: Four crowned shields arranged in a cross with a central lion. The legend reads MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1696 Measurements: Diameter: 20.0mm; weight: 2.53g; die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Flint', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-688F9E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603AD) second issue with a long cross initial mark dating 1580AD (North No.1997). Obverse has the crowned bust of the queen facing left with a rose behind.  The legend reads ELIZABETH D G ANG’ FR’ ET HI’ REGINA. Reverse has squared shield, with the date 1580 above, on long cross fourchée dividing the legend.  The legend reads POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV. Measurements: Diameter: 25.6mm; weight: 2.92g. Die Axis: 10
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Betws Yn Rhos', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-2C6B2B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete and pierced silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, 2nd Issue, dated 1561AD.  The obverse is worn, but has traces of the crowned bust of the queen facing left with a rose behind.  The legend reads [E]LIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET […].  The reverse has the squared shield with the date 1561 above, on long cross fourchée dividing the legend. The initial mark is the Pheon. The legend reads POSVI DEVM [ADIVT]OREM MEV[M]. Measurements: Diameter: 25.2mm; weight: 2.07g.  Die Axis: 7
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grafton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-EC19A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver sixpence of James I (1603-1625), 1st coinage, 2nd bust dating 1603AD (North 1991, N2075). Obverse has the crowned bust of the king facing right with VI behind.  Legend reads IACOBVS D G ANG SCO FRA ET HIB REX. Reverse has a squared shield with the date 1603 above. Legend reads EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMIC. Measurements: Diameter: 25mm; weight: 2g
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanfair yn Neubwll', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-FD2BEA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete, but damaged silver sixpence of Elizabeth I of the second issue (1561-1582AD) with an Eglantine initial mark and dated 1575. The obverse has the crowned bust of the queen facing left with a rose behind. The legend reads [ELIZ]ABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGIN[A]. The reverse has a squared shield, with the date 1575, on long cross fourchée dividing the legend POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV with an eglantine initial mark. (North 1991, 134 No. 1997) Diameter: 26.2mm; weight: 2.82g Die axis: 3
Created on: Thursday 25th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 25th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Esclusham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-835CD5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I of the 2nd issue, dating 1574 AD, with an Eglantine initial mark. The obverse has the bust of the queen facing left with a rose behind. The legend reads ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA. The reverse has a squared shield on a long cross fourchee, with the date 1574 above. The number 4 is only partially visible. The legend reads POSVI DEV ADVITOREM MEV. Diameter: 24.7mm; weight: 2.82g Die axis: 2
Created on: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrewsbury area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-9FC91D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn silver Irish sixpence of James I, first coinage, dating 1603-1604 AD. Obverse has the crowned bust of the king facing right with the legend IACOBVS D'.G'.ANG'.SCO'[.FRA ET HIB RE]X. The reverse has a crowned harp with the legend [TVEA]TVR V[NITA] DEV[S]. Diameter: 21.4mm; weight: 1.6g
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 16th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baschurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7BADB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of James I dating to 1624 with the initial mark is a lis, third coinage, sixth bust. Obverse has the crowned bust of the king facing right with VI behind and the legend IACOBVS D G MAG BRIT FRA ET HI REX. The reverse has a squared shield with the date 1624 above and the legend QVA[E DEVS CONIV]NXIT NEMO SEPARET. The coin appears to have bee clipped and has been slightly bent. Diameter: 25.3mm; weight: 2.7g
Created on: Tuesday 8th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 8th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cockshutt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-411068
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Pierced silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (third issue) with an initial mark of a wool sack dating 1594-1595/6. Obverse has the crowned bust of the queen facing left with a rose behind and the legend ELIZAB D G ANG FR ET HIB REGI.  The reverse has a square shield with a date above, only the first three digits of which are legible and reading 159? The legend reads POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV (North 1991, No. 2015). Diameter: 26mm; weight: 2.60g
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 20th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-84EE76
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but very worn coin of Elizabeth I of uncertain date. There is no visible date above the shield on the reverse but the size suggests it is probably a sixpence. The obverse is very damaged and worn. Only some of the legend is legible [ELIZABE]TH D[…]REGI[NA]. The reverse has a squared shield on a long cross fourchée with only part of the original legend legible [POSVI DEV AD]VITOR [E] MEVM. Diameter: 24.6 mm; Weight: 2.5g
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Esclusham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-DD49E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I of the fifth issue, dating to 1567, with a coronet initial mark. Obverse has the bust of the queen facing left with a rose behind and the legend ELIZABETH D G ANG {FR ET HIB R]EGINA. The obverse has a square shield on long cross fourchée with the legend reading POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE/M MEV 1567. The coin is pierced at the centre. Diameter: 22.7mm; weight: 2.28g
Created on: Monday 20th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gwernymynydd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-6C021C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver sixpence of Charles I (1625-1649AD). Obverse has the crowned bust of the king facing left with VI behind. The legend CAROLVS D G [MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX]. The reverse has a garnished with the legend [CHR]ISTO AUSP[ICE REGNO]. Diameter: 23.9mm; weight: 2.52g
Created on: Friday 14th February 2020
Last updated: Friday 14th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leeswood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-88F7FB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I of the fifth issue, dating to 1572, with an ermine initial mark. Obverse has the bust of the queen facing left with a rose behind and the legend [EL]IZABETH D G AN[G FR] ET HIB REGINA. The obverse has a square shield on long cross fourchée with the legend reading POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE/ [M]EV. Diameter: 24.6mm; weight: 2.67g
Created on: Friday 10th January 2020
Last updated: Friday 10th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leeswood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-8FF4E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I of the second issue dating to 1578, the initial mark is illegible but likely to be a plain cross. The obverse is worn but has the bust of the queen facing left with a rose behind and the legend ELIZAB D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA. The reverse has a squared shield on long cross fourchée with 1578 above and the legend [POS]VI/DEV AD/IVTORE/[MEV]. Diameter: 25.4mm; weight: 2.6g
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selattyn and Gobowen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-8D8F84
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I of the fifth issue, dating to 1578, with a cross initial mark. Obverse has the bust of the queen facing left with a rose behind and the legend [EL]IZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI[B RE]GINA. The obverse has a square shield on long cross fourchée with the legend reading POSVI/DEV AD/IVT[OR]/ M [MEV]. The coin has a bent edge with a small chip missing. Diameter: 24.8mm; weight: 2.6g; Die axis: 1
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-16C7C2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn silver Elizabeth I sixpence of the third and fourth issue dating to the 1570s, the initial mark is illegible. Obverse has the crowned bust of the queen facing left with a rose behind her head. Reverse has a squared shield on a long cross fourchée with the date above reading 157[.]. Both the obverse and reverse legends are illegible. Diameter: 23.5mm; weight: 2.3g
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-C00854
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of William III dated 1697AD. The obverse has the bust of the king facing right with a C (for Chester) under the bust and the legend GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA. The reverse has Crowned cruciform shields (small crowns) with the legend MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1697. Diameter: 20.7mm; weight: 2.89g
Created on: Friday 13th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanynys', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-F21F5D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I of the sixth issue dating to 1590, with a hand initial mark. The obverse is worn but has the bust of the queen facing left with a rose behind and the legend ELIZA[B] D G ANG FR ET HIB RE[GINA]. The reverse has a squared shield on long cross fourchée with 1590 above and the legend POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE/MEV. Diameter: 25.3mm; weight: 2.7g
Created on: Monday 29th July 2019
Last updated: Monday 29th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baschurch', grid reference and parish protected.